Sega removes a lot of classic games from the list

Saw just announced that many of its games will be removed from the digital stores of various platforms by December 6, 2024. Although Sega has not been as big a player in terms of console sales as in the past, the company has put a good focus on development and game publishing. It has done a great job of keeping the brand alive, even working with former competitors like Nintendo and Sony by producing and releasing games on their former rivals' consoles.

Many consider Sega's legacy to be very important. When the Sega Genesis Mini was released in 2019, it allowed players to experience classic titles with that hint of nostalgia in mind. In fact, that platform's successful release prompted the company to commission a Sega Genesis Mini 2, launching in October 2022. A survey conducted later that year teased what Sega Mini console fans would like to see next , although no further updates were provided. However, Sega games from later consoles such as the Dreamcast appeared elsewhere. However, fans looking to play a lot of games on this generation's hardware may need to act quickly.

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Sega recently announced that various games will be removed from digital stores by December 6, 2024. The removal will take place on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Steam and will affect various games. While PlayStation and Switch will see the file Sega Genesis Classics collection will no longer be available, the Xbox and Steam platforms will see many individual titles disappear. These include the likes of Crazy taxiTHE Dreamcast Collection Packvarious Streets of anger voices and others. However, the company clarified that some Sega games will still be available to Switch Online subscribers.

Games will soon disappear in digital stores

• PlayStation
• NintendoSwitch
• Xbox
  • Altered beast
  • Crazy taxi
  • Sega Genesis Classics
  • Golden axe
  • World of monsters
  • Nights in dreams
  • Sega Bass Fishing
  • Shinobi
  • Sonic the Fighters
  • Streets of anger
  • SVC: ToeJam and Earl
  • Virtua Fighter 2
• Steam
  • Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
  • Alien soldier
  • Alien storm
  • Altered beast
  • Beyond the Oasis
  • Battle against biohazard
  • Bonanza Bros
  • Columns
  • Columns 3
  • Comix area
  • Repress yourselves
  • Crazy taxi
  • Pickled attack
  • Dr. Robotnik's Bad Bean Machine
  • Dreamcast Collection Pack
  • Intoxicating dynamite
  • Here's Jr.
  • Here is the Dolphin
  • Behold: The tides of time
  • ESWAT: city under siege
  • Eternal champions
  • Fatal labyrinth
  • Flicky
  • Galaxy Force 2
  • Gain ground
  • Golden axe
  • Golden Ax 2
  • Golden Ax 3
  • Gunstar Heroes
  • Jet set radio
  • Chameleon kid
  • Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
  • Light Crusader
  • Mega Drive and Genesis Classic Bundle
  • Nights in dreams
  • Star of fantasy 2
  • Phantasy Star 3: Generations of Doom
  • Phantasy Star 4: End of the Millennium
  • RiStar
  • Sega Bass Fishing
  • Shadow Dancer
  • Shining Strength
  • Shining Force 2
  • Shining in the dark
  • Shinobi 3: Return of the Ninja Master
  • 3D sonic explosion
  • Sonic Spinball
  • Space Channel 5: Part 2
  • Space Harrier 2
  • Streets of anger
  • Streets of anger 2
  • Streets of anger 3
  • Super Thunder Blade
  • Vermilion Sword
  • Shinobi's Revenge
  • ToeJam and Earl
  • ToeJam and Earl in Panic on Funkoton
  • VectorMan
  • Vector Man 2
  • Virtua Fighter 2
  • Wonder Boy in the world of monsters
  • Wonder Boy 3: Monsters' Lair

This move by Sega has not been explained, but fans are speculating as to why. Many fans are hoping it's because Sega may be planning to create a new bundle that would highlight the games. Some believe this is because the company doesn't want players to confuse old titles with some remakes. Given that Nintendo has already unveiled new Sega Genesis games for Nintendo Switch Online in 2025, fans are worried that this announcement could impact that.

Of course, users who purchased any of the games in their library will still be able to access the removed ones, so it shouldn't cause much concern for those who have already purchased the titles. However, there is a likelihood that some of these will eventually return to stores in one way or another. This is the case of Sonic Generationswhich was originally removed from the list, but has made a comeback as part of Xbox Sonic Legacy Pack in July 2024. Fans may want to check out many of the games listed so they can still access them once the delisting occurs.

Saw

Founding date

June 3, 1960

Site

Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan

CEO

Hajime Satomi